LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Manchester

What makes us a great choice for education

Schools can choose to book a self-guided attraction visit, where students can enjoy all the fun of our 2 rides, numerous themed LEGO build zones and soft play areas, There’s also the option for self-guided learning, where suggested activities can be downloaded from our website to carry out on the visit and continue in the classroom.

For those looking for the most educational value, one of our LEGO Education workshops can be added to the visit. With workshops suitable for Early years, KS1 and KS2, we bring subjects such as English, science and coding to life with LEGO builds led by our expert team.

Accreditation and Awards

Yes, LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre holds an LOtC Quality Badge
(renewal required December 2023)

What is typically included on our school trips

Self-Guided visits with both the freedom of fun or suggested self-guided learning activities and staff led workshops catering for early years, KS1 and KS2 are available.

The attraction is all indoors and focuses on LEGO play. There’s 2 LEGO themed rides, soft play and adventure play zones for burning off energy, plus areas to build and get creative! You can build a LEGO car to race down the ramps, build a rocket in our Space Mission themed room, or get creative in our giant brick pits! You’ll also explore the landmarks of the North West in MINILAND, our LEGO city built from over 1.5 million bricks.

Our workshops are a great addition to a trip. Learn about balance by building a DUPLO seesaw in our key stage 1 workshop, or about weight and counterweight by building a LEGO technics catapult for key Stage 2. We’ve also teamed up with Raising Robots to provide a coding lesson on electric cars! Learn about how electric cars help the environment and code your unique vehicle to have lights, sounds and movement!

Group Sizes Catered For

Workshop classroom fits 30 (larger bookings can book multiple workshop times and split into groups allowing some to explore the Centre whilst others learn). Bookings can be 100+

Materials, Resources & Information Provided

We offer the option to download suggested activities to do in the Centre which have educational value. Once the activity has been done in the classroom, the worksheets have continued learning possibilities for back in the school classroom.

Photography, Filming & Audio Restrictions

Photography and filming are allowed throughout the Centre, except on the 2 rides. There are no restrictions imposed by on the sharing of content.

Risk Assessment Details

Education Officer Information

The best way to book your visit is to fill a reservation request form in on our website.

You can contact the school bookings team on 0161 6292042 or on email: guestsupport.ldcmanchester@merlinentertainments.biz

Pricing Information

A visit between September and February costs £6 per person. Between March and August is £7.95 per person.
Workshops can be added to the visit for an additional £2.00 per child.

Schools get one free teacher for every 3 children under 5 years, and one free for every 10 children of primary and secondary age.

Clothing Requirements

No, sensible shoes are advised, this includes standard school shoes.

First Aid Information

LEGOLAND Discovery Centre has qualified first aiders on site at all times

Available Facilities

There is a café located in the centre of the attraction.

Space can be provided for lunch, and schools are welcome to bring their own food and drink. A lunch space allocation must be requested at the time of booking and is subject to availability.

There are toilets, including an accessible toilet and a Changing Places area.

A merchandise shop is located at the end of the attraction that must be passed though to exit. The shop sells items such as LEGO sets, and keyrings etc.

Please note, the café and shop are cashless and require payment by card.

Accessibility & Disabled Facilities

There are toilets, including an accessible toilet and a Changing Places area.

Opening Hours & Information

Opening hours vary, please check our website for up to date information. On weekdays in term-time school bookings can be generally be made for entry in the morning with the attraction open until 2pm

Testimonials

None based on current offering available.

Other Information

LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Manchester is located at Trafford Palazzo next to SEQA LIFE Manchester across from the Trafford Centre. There is a free carpark situated right outside the attraction and is suitable for coaches. Sat nav: M17 8AS

LEGOLAND Discovery Centre
Trafford Palazzo (previously known as Barton Square at The Trafford Centre)
Stretford
Manchester
M17 8AS